Tuesday, January 15, 2013

A Gershwin Valentine

JoinThe Songbook Singers---Sue Raney, Michael Dees, Kurt Reichenbach, Pinky Winters---as they celebrate Valentine's Day with the music of George and Ira Gershwin. If you aren't in love when you arrive at the theater, you will be by the time you've heard this vocal Valentine.Featuring:Jim Cox, piano; musical director Jeff D'Angelo, bass Ralph Penland, drumsKirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington, Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232_________________________

I am happy and proud to note that the
concept of this production came from writer-show biz personality Rex
Reed's wonderful Lyrics and Lyricists presentations at New York City's
YMHA---i.e. his Ira Gershwin and Salute to Warner Bros galas--- over
the last few years. “Gershwin Valentine” would most likely
never have occurred to me without my having seen these terrific
shows. "Valentine" is Rex-like even down to the
very brief narration linkage that I will be presenting between numbers.

Singer Kurt Reichenbach's enthusiasm
for my “idea” (of sorts) when I first told it to him, was a major factor in
helping to bring “Valentine” into being. Couldn't have done it
without him. Also thanks to the Jazz Bakery's Ruth Price who “got”
my sell to her for the show right off the bat.
If all goes well, the Songbook Singers
and I would like to continue with these American Popular Song
tributes on a regular basis. Hope you can come and enjoy our show.